"Planning a career pivot raises some big questions: in which direction should you move, how do you make the shift, and, crucially, when is the right time to do it? In 2025, Business Insider spoke to professionals who made mid-career pivots, including some who did so more than once. Have you made an unconventional career move? If you're comfortable discussing it with a reporter, please fill out this quick form."
"Some left the corporate world to pursue their dreams, like a former Goldman Sachs banker-turned hiking guide. Others went the opposite way, such as the frontman of a deathcore band, who now works in AI at Microsoft. One even walked away from a career as an astronaut for something a little more desk-based. Here's how seven of them knew it was the right time to make a change."
Seven professionals made mid-career pivots across finance, law, tech, and space exploration. Personal fulfillment, improved work-life balance, and the desire to pursue passions motivated those career changes. Some individuals left corporate roles to chase long-held dreams, including a former Goldman Sachs banker who became a hiking guide. Others moved into corporate or desk-based jobs from unconventional backgrounds, including a deathcore band frontman now working in AI at Microsoft. One person departed an astronaut career for a more desk-oriented role. Planning a career pivot raises practical questions about direction, timing, and how to execute the transition.
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